Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-06-11
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Condemned Locals.

The Sunc ny school teachers OF Hamline church
gave their superintendent, t. b. TOwner, ESQ.,, a
delightful surprise this week at his residence on
his return from the international convention
recently neld in Chicago. Addresses from minis
tiers and laymen, with refreshments, completed
The enjoyment OF the evening.
The Congregational church excursion takes place
next Tuesday evening; two hours viii be spent at
Marshall Hall, where lunch will be served. Good
music, N charge OF Dr. BischOn- See adv
The Woman'5 Home Missionary Society will hold
an interesting meeting 1t Foundry church Monday
afternoon.
Tne monthly literary exercises at the Washing
ton High School yesterday afternoon were varied
by the rendering In very good style OF a number of
scenes rom THE Merchant of Venice"
\ dead colOred female child was found In the
alley between 18th and 10th streets, Pierce and t
streets this morning. and Was taken to the SIh
precinct station by O1ice- Miller.
The steamer Arrowsmith leaves her wharf at
SD a. H. Tomorrow Tor Colonial Beach.
SAN sinai viii preach at the Congregational
Church Tomorrow afternoon
Attention Is called to choice residence advertised
by PreSbreT & Green
Helen Duckett, cOlOred, an old offender was
given b. tys In Jail by Judge Smell to-day for
eu',iG9 JOGn Dyson across the back with knife
.t-iu-tS .. the work OF the Red Cross Hospital of
The phil, with statistics are being prepared
i Il unique character OF this department OF the
e'..3IHpiEenJ. Its sudden appearance and uneX-
I'-ejcd development were matters OF general sur
pres Jnd i1dt clted that the persons having IL In
Ci.aEst, b9tl surgeons and nurses, ''had been
there" and had not forgotten their lessons
Wa. Z. Hardy, No. I'LL Ci street. reports stolen
I'm ii' oiiite - in c-A--Lucy fttIbert, :':,S Sd
street southwest, reports stolen - in cash.
aieter eO-iiiln Of sale Of lots in X. P. Evans ad-
clifton 20 HyattSyil.e.
PLEASANT LAWN PAKTY.-The lawn party
given ~ TIE residence o, Mr. George Graham on
Pas street, Mount Pleasant Tor the benefit OF the
rraJvStiJn Iund % the Lutaeran Memorial Church
o. lAI->t.ty evening, Was Il gratifying success
despite the threatening aspect OF the weather
~ tne az; lTnOon ana evening a large number OF
persons We're ia attendance, and the sale of re-
Iry-Sli.Ient> was large The Lawn had been pref
1!ly decorated with lanterns, and the rejection
80 .As ~ Agi-.o Hiadt "a SNOWY appearance
youag AIDES, and the rendition OF Mother Goose
Ia pan;"inie, were the features OF the entertain
lnenS p.o Flded-
The CITY MAREETs.-The Official Price Current
OF The " lshiEgtOn Produce Exchange says: The
Hour market continues Hrm FOR all grades. The
supply " good milling grades OF grain Is light,
AND god demand; market firm. Offering OF oats
anu corn i liberal ana supply ample There Is
lair Offering OF hay: not much OF choice as me-
dunn grade timothy: market lower Tine continued
hesiect shown very common butter during the
week mas caused still greater accumulation OF
such while comparatively light receipts uor this
season OF year, Of good sound, sweet full grass,
stralSAt In color, ladle and dairy, also OF good
10 fancy creamery and New York dairy, have
caused steader feeling IN our market, and prices
nave been well sustained on all such stock. The
supply or eggs has been liberal from Western
points, and market lost its bUJyanC tone which
ruled Tor several days and Is lower than at first
Week The supply OF fowls and chickens has been
Iair 10 liberal all week; market IS about steady.
vi native fruit, strawbe rres are the only variety
lemons, and bananas IN good supply AID reaSOna.
DE In price. The stock or old potatoes Is further
reduced and price advanced New in better sup
ply, but good demand.
GoisG TO An ISLAND OF PLgAsURE.-Messrs. W.
= ROoSe, ThOs- SOneryilIe, f. k Ward. Jno. Glib
son, Root A. Parks, RObJ. HiestOn and other gen
tiemen viii leave the city tonight TO spend sea
soa OK recreation on ReyeHS Island, OFF Caps
CharieS. This Island has been purchased by a
club composed o, several well-knOwn business
inen OF this city and some from other cities.
The OLD ROCKVILLE TURSPIKE-There was ;
meeting at Rockville yesterday or several gentle
men OF West Washington and Montgomery County
Interested In the turnpike road leading from Wl.s
Washington 10 Rockville which has been In a VI r,
Dad condition for many years, and 1t was decide
To form new stock company and take I'D III,
stock Of the present company owning the road
Canvasssrs were appointed TO Solicit subscription
10 the stock or the new company, and 1t Is prob
able that a good road viii be soon built
The CHARGE esoREp By THE GRAND JuRY.-Th,
grand jury has ignored the charge made in Marcel
last against Afford ID. Lacey in the Police Court
Mr.. Lacey was first charged with the larceny OF
Inc sbaI rye hst cbsn1,s 10 oi mTef an,
case was sent " the grand jury. This case grew
out OF business transaction, and when 1t reachet
the grand jury it was regarded as charge mad
10 procure settlement OF accounts. Hence tn
action.
LAST CHANCE 10 see the sensational Partisan
dancers al kernan's- Farewell OF the ROthS, Sen
stor Banks and Primrose Quartet.-Adrt
LOWER CEDEE observation-disclosures Cone,
ls.and-Toe management desires TO announce
that this popular and favorite summer resort vii
open on June 18th and continue daily during tn
season The magnificent palace steamer IL. Z
Bishop VIII make daily trps between Washington
and L0we- Cedar Point. The liberal patronage O
tne past 70 this popular summer resort IL indi
cation that the citizens Of Wellington know
good thing when they have II. Tbs grounds hav'
bsel extensively beautlncd. and even thing II fl
nrst-claSS condition % begin the asaSDn Tn.
popular price OF 5Oc- VIII still b. maintained II
The past.
Ny FRIENDS Will observe by my Advert iseInent II
ahother column that am about 10 retire from
DiSlaeos, and In doing so am not Enmibdfui 0
The Alnd, generous and liberal patronage which
mas been extended 70 Inc for more than a quartz
VI century, and for which wish TO return In
Sincere and grateful thanks. W. W. BUKDgTTE.
IhE ADDITIONAL facilities for business acquires
~ MI George Spransy, the well-known clothing
osicr since moving 10 MS present location, i4 u,
Ed get northwest have enabled him TO greatly In
erease nls stock, and To offer 10 his patrons n
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